Man 'accidentally' involved in murder attempt sentenced
The man was trying to get a ride home for he and his Bichon Frise dog at the time.
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80yo charged with murdering his wife at Mount Maunganui retirement village
Jean Ann Salter, 78, was found deceased yesterday.
Murder or mystery? Jury retires to consider verdict in former prison guard's retrial
David Benbow is accused of killing childhood friend Michael McGrath in 2017.
Shock as ‘lovely’ shop owner fights for life
The father of two is still in a critical condition in hospital.
80-year-old man charged with murder in Mount Maunganui
The woman, 78, was found deceased at the address.
Man accused of New Windsor dairy stabbing was on electronic bail
The police prosecutor said police had opposed the bail.
Stabbed dairy owners had long feared they'd be attacked
Neighbour says calm, softly spoken owner had been “scared all the time”.
24yo charged after New Windsor dairy stabbing attack left two injured
A male stabbing victim remains in a serious condition in hospital.
'You have any petrol to burn this demon?': Woman stabbed with pitchfork
The woman nearly died after the man stomped and kicked her head and beat her body.
Dairy stabbing: Teen witnesses’ horror, bloodied victim rolled out on stretcher
Police arrested a 24yo man earlier today after two people were assaulted in Auckland.
'This is all a lie': Perjury, witness intimidation claims fly as defendant denies stab frenzy
The radio host was ambushed and stabbed dozens of times in his ute.
Police to trial controversial DNA tool for two of NZ's most high-profile cold cases
Police hope genealogy sites can help find Alicia O'Reilly and Mellory Manning's killers.
Killer stabs man for repeatedly asking to buy his cannabis
William Izett stabbed a man twice in the torso after he asked to buy cannabis from him.
Man pleads guilty over melee in Napier High Court
Mokaraka’s supporters shouted “I love you” as he was led away to the cells.
Man accused of fatal assault at Mt Roskill bar pleads not guilty to murder
An investigation was launched after early morning death.
Man killed in Auckland bus station stabbing named; 16yo pleads not guilty to murder
The young defendant appeared in the High Court at Auckland for the first time today.
‘Forgot he had a toy pistol’: Man who once thought he was Hitler sparks Winz shutdown
Te Rangi Trangmar had only just been released from prison at the time.
Auckland fund manager accused of attacking neighbour to keep name secret to trial
His lawyer argued the media was only interested because he was "white and rich".
'Sheer madness': Road rage samurai sword attacker gets home detention
The victim had motioned for Clarke to slow down and tapped his Tesla as he drove by.
Murder-accused who breached bail hands himself in
Police have had a warrant out for the arrest of Wharekura since September 15.
Duo who shot victim in back sentenced after trial marred by 'gang code'
Multiple witnesses had inexplicable memory loss when forced to testify, the judge noted.
Killer mum cuddles bears made from slain daughters' clothes, letter reveals
She admitted smothering Liané, 6, and 2-year-old twins Maya and Karla.
All Blacks eye up opponents, leaders debate let down and wild weather to ease | Focus Morning Bulletin October 3, 2023
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Tesla driver admits horrific samurai sword attack on dog walker was spurred by 'stupid road rage'
The victim, who suffered a neck gash down to the bone, was left bleeding in a ditch.
Machete-wielding suspect accused of trying to drown police dog in Auckland creek
Police said the man was hiding in the creek when Worg was sent in to find him.
Corrections and police at odds over who knew what about 'foiled' EM bail bracelets
Corrections and police also disputed whether Corrections was even aware of the report.
One person in hospital following South Auckland assault
The person was taken to Middlemore Hospital in a moderate condition.
'No one would listen': Child put in care of attempted-murderer dad
Oranga Tamariki has apologised and offered the mother a payment of $4500.
'Callous': Child witnessed man's horrific attack on mother
She was kicked to the point of unconsciousness and then punched so hard it broke her nose.
'Particularly sinister': Mongrel Mob stole vehicles, tried to sell them back to victims
In one case, a victim was ordered to sign a statement saying their vehicle was not stolen.
Murder accused read ‘How To Spot A Liar’ book after police launched investigation
Jury hears about the book on lying, written by a military interrogator.
Man's death after house fire 'suspicious'
The body was found after a housefire in the small Horowhenua town.
‘Can you guys help me’: Details of violent kidnapping from bottle store revealed
The violent attack played out in front of bottle store staff and was caught on CCTV.
Terrified woman assaulted in bottle shop then dragged into waiting car
CCTV video showed a woman dragged by the hair by a man into a car in Ngaruawahia. Video / Supplied